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Event Guide
Fall 2019
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Community Library
Event Guide
Sept - Oct - Nov 2019
www.CLDandJ.org Patrons are encouraged to register for library
events, programs and workshops.
INSIDE THIS GUIDE To sign up for Community Library programs,
call 315-446-3578, visit www.CLDandJ.org, or
Featured Programs 3 stop by the Information Desk in our Lobby.
CNY Literary Festival 4 Sometimes events beyond our control result
in date changes or event cancellations. We
Literary Arts 4 apologize in advance for any inconvenience.
The Library will attempt to notify registered
Consumer Information 5 patrons who supply contact information
(phone number or e-mail) of program changes
Genealogy 5 as they may occur.
Mind & Body | Creative Workshops 6
Age Guidelines for Children’s Programs:
HIVE Makerspace | Music 7 Our librarians plan a variety of activities for
children of all ages. Each event is carefully
Book Discussions 8 designed with a particular age group in mind.
Please observe age requirements listed.
The Vault: Teen Page 9
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Family Fun | STEAM Club 10
Publicity Notice:
Kids Page: Storytimes 11 The CLD&J regularly submits our events and programs
to online community calendars at: CNYArts.org, Syra-
Children’s Programs 12 cuse.com, LocalSyr & Eagle News Online. Listings and
articles are also submitted regularly to the print edition
New Briefs 14 of the Eagle Bulletin. These publications reserve the right
to publish the information we provide.
Film Series 14
Library Hours Board of Trustees
Community Library
Max Ruckdeschel
President of DeWitt & Jamesville
Monday - Thursday
5110 Jamesville Road
10:00 am - 9:00 pm Douglas Arena
Co-Vice President DeWitt, NY 13078
Nina Brown
Fridays & Saturdays Co-Vice President 315-446-3578
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Jaimee Ashe
www.CLDandJ.org
Treasurer
Sundays Barbara MacDonald
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Secretary
________________________ Jill Enright
Susan Germain
The Library is closed: Lauryn Gouldin
Saturday, August 31, Silvia Macor
Sunday, Sept. 1 & Mon, Sept. 2 Dominique Ricciardelli
for Labor Day weekend James Trevvett
& Lydia Wasylenko
Thursday, November 28 ________________________
for Thanksgiving Wendy Scott
Executive Director Newsletter/Event Guide Editor:
Brian Abbott
Featured Programs 3
A Trip to Italy
Tuscany & Umbria
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Tues., September 17 If you’ve never traveled to Italy or would like to return, please
@7:00pm join the Friends of the Community Library of DeWitt & James-
ville for a video presentation and detailed itinerary of a trip to
Tuscany & Umbria (for May 9—19, 2020).
Participants will have an opportunity to sign up for this trip.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Friends.
About the Presenter:
Presented by Jennine Lombardi of AAA
and Kevin Ferguson of Choice Vacations.
Part of the CLD&J Friends Lecture series.
In the Community Room
For ages 16 & up.
Registration Encouraged.
Hiking the Himalayas
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Thurs., September 26 Many people have contemplated hiking the trails of the
@7:00pm Himalayas and climbing Mount Everest, the trip of a lifetime.
But how does one prepare for such an adventure?
Ron Bagliere shares his experience and explains what goes
into planning for such a trip from what to buy, shots to get,
and how to get your body in shape for high altitude hiking.
Bring your notebooks and questions for this roundtable
presentation.
About the Presenter:
Ron Bagliere has spent a considerable amount of time in the Himala-
yas, hiking to Everest Base Camp and several of the Sherpa villages
in Sagarmatha.
In the Community Room
For ages 16 & up.
Registration Encouraged.
Local Waterways
& How They Shape Our
World
_________________________ What is a waterway? Waterways, both “natural” and
Tues., October 8 “unnatural”, are more than a means of moving trade goods
@7:00pm and people. They can transport ideas and culture as well. Take
a look at a handful of historic “waterways” in New York State
and how they shaped our history and our lives today.
About the Presenter:
Daniel Rinn is a PhD Candidate in the History Department at the Uni-
versity of Rochester. His research focuses on the history of American
environmentalism and environmental ideas.
In the Community Room
For ages 16 & up.
Registration Encouraged.
Sign up for all our programs online at www.CLDandJ.org or call 315-446-3578.
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Literary Arts
CNY Literary Festival Sat., October 5 @ 10:30am—
A celebration of local 3:30pm
authors, reading & writing CNY Children’s Authors |
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Storytimes & book signings
with CNY authors, featuring
Bruce Coville
CNY Adult Authors | 1:30pm—
3:30pm
Book signings with CNY fiction
and nonfiction authors
Join us to celebrate local literary voices
Meet local authors! and participate in a community experience
that encourages the love of reading, writ-
Fri., October 4 @ 6:30pm— ing, and the value of literacy in our com-
munity.
8:30pm
A 2-day event for all ages with authors of
Opening Reception with author fiction, narrative nonfiction, and
readings from select works. Light children’s books.
refreshments will be served.
Look for updates about our CNY Literary
Festival corporate sponsor and more
details soon.
Murder Mystery Party Halloween treats &
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light refreshments will be served.
For ages 16 & up.
Registration Required.
Syracuse Noir
Thursday, October 31 This murder mystery event is an original
@ 7:00pm—9:00pm program designed by Brian Abbott, author of
the Syracuse Mystery series, including Death
Find out what happens when a desperate woman
on Stoneridge & Death at Danforth House.
comes to a private investigator seeking his help in
unraveling a crime. For more about Brian & these mysteries,
check out his personal website:
Are you a fan of whodunits & crime solving? thepoisonedmartini.com
Discover means, motive, and opportunity as you set
out to solve the crime, discovering clues and interro-
gating suspects. In the spirit of the holiday, feel free to
dress up like your favorite classic film noir characters.
Sign up for all our programs online at www.CLDandJorg or call 315-446-3578.
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Consumer Information
Managing the Maze of Medicare Preparing for Disaster
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Saturday, October 19 | 10:30am—12:00pm Thursday, October 24 | 7:00pm
In the Community Room 2 In the Community Room 2
If you are confused about your Medicare options or are Are you prepared in the event of a disaster? What should
interested in changing your plan, this session will provide you have on hand in the event of an emergency?
you with the information you need. This session will pro-
vide an overview of Medicare Parts A & B, Medicare Ad- Learn how to stay safe from the NYS National Guard.
vantage plans, prescription drug plans and Medigap sup- Get tips on the various ways to prepare, respond, and
plement plans. Information on special enrollment periods recover in the event of an emergency. Each family partici-
during which a beneficiary may enroll into a new plan will pating will receive a free Citizen Preparedness Corps
be shared along with programs which can save you money Response Starter Kit.
on your Medicare costs. Registration Required.
About the Speaker: Myrna Koldin,
Aging Services Specialist & HIICAP
coordinator at Onondaga County
Office for Aging.
Registration Required.
Genealogy Workshops New Age
Discover Your Heritage Karma
Genealogy Tools You Can Use Concepts, History & Philosophy
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Explore your family history at the library! Thursday, December 5 | 7:00pm
Have you seen our new Genealogy Collection Guide? It's In the Community Room 2
full of library databases, books, and free websites to guide
your family history research. The guide also includes step- Explore the concept of karma and the history and
by-step directions to access Ancestry.com Library Edition, philosophy behind it with author Madis Senner.
as well as CLD&J's online historic newspaper data-
bases. The Genealogy Collection Guide is available in the The premise of Senner’s book, Everything Has Karma:
library's upper level browsing room or on our website Learning to Embrace Our Interconnectness, is that
everything can and does carry karma, and because of
at https://cldandj.org/collections.html#Adult
this, everyone and everything is linked. Senner teach-
es how the concept of karma can improve our lives
Introduction to Ancestry.com and the world around us.
Q&A and book signing follow the talk.
Library Edition Workshop
Thursday, Sept 26 at 10:30am
Monday, Nov 11 at 10:30am About the Presenter:
Madis Senner teaches people about our dynamic
Are you interested in connecting with your family's roots? relationship with Mother Earth. For more information,
Attend a free, hour-long workshop that will teach you the visit: motherearthprayers.blogspot.com
basics of Ancestry.com Library Edition and jumpstart your
own genealogical journey.
Please bring your own personal
laptop or device.
Registration Required.
Sign up for all our programs online at www.CLDandJorg or call 315-446-3578.
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Mind & Body
Adult Yoga Tai Chi
Fridays @ 10:15am Sundays @ 1:30pm
September 13, 20, 27 Sept 8, 15, 22 & 29
October 4, 11, 18, 25 A meditative, relaxing art that cultivates the body and
November 1, 8, 15 & 22 improves balance and core strength. Steve Hohm will
demonstrate simple steps you can replicate on your
Join instructor Deborah Reinhardt Youmans for a own or in a group. Please wear comfortable, loose-
demonstration and hands-on practice with breathing fitting clothing and footwear.
exercises and gentle poses that will allow you to im- Registration Encouraged.
prove your balance, turn stiffness into flexibility, and
calm your mind. Wear comfortable clothing. About the Presenter: Presented by Steve Hohm, Tai
Please note: A $1.00 donation to the library is Chi instructor, Taoist Tai Chi Society.
suggested for this program. Call 315-476-5760 with any questions.
Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and
footwear.
Registration Required.
Creative Workshops
Ikebana Let’s Make Art
The Art of Japanese Watercolor Rain Boots
Flower Arranging __________________________
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Monday, November 4
Monday, @ 6:30pm—8:30pm
October 21
@ 7:00pm
Join us for an evening of watercolor painting!
After a brief history of We'll be following along with a tutorial by Sarah
Ikebana and its styles, Cray of Let's Make Art as she teaches us how to
get hands on experience paint Rain Boots with Flowers.
crafting a beautiful ar- Registration Required.
rangement.
Participants are encouraged to bring their cameras to
capture photos of their creations.
Registration Required.
About the Presenter:
Jia Man is an adjunct instructor of Chinese and
Japanese at LeMoyne College.
Sign up for all our programs online at www.CLDandJorg or call 315-446-3578.
In the HIVE Makerspace! 7
One-on-One Tech Help Patrons Experiment!
One-on-One Tech Help DIY Produce Bags
Tuesdays @ 3:00pm Saturday, October 19
Wednesdays @ 3:00pm @ 2:00pm
Thursdays @ 3:00pm If you’ve followed our library for a
while, you know that the librarians
Fridays @ 11:00am at CLD&J love to experiment. We’ve
Get help with Windows OS, tablets, e-readers, and more. made soap, kombucha, beet kvass, and more as part of our
Make an appointment with one of our tech staff to help you Librarians Experiment YouTube series. This fall, we’re host-
troubleshoot device problems or to learn more about how ing a workshop for patrons to experience the joys of sustain-
to get the most out of your devices. Be sure to tell us in able making! Join us on Saturday, October 19th as we work
advance what kind of tech help you need, and whether or collaboratively to make DIY produce bags.
not you're able to bring the device with you. Sessions run
one hour.
Registration Required.
Please bring your sewing machine from home, if possible.
To provide the most access, we request that patrons book
no more than one session per month, unless a patron is be- Digital Design Station, iPad Pro,
ing certified to use Library equipment. While our library staff 3D Printer & Sewing Machine
are not IT professionals, we have a wealth of practical IT Imagine colorful and impressive works of art and make
skills and are happy to provide computer training and advice them a reality with the iPad Pro, pressure-sensitive Ado-
within the scope of our knowledge. nit stylus, and art apps: Procreate, Concepts, Vectorna-
Registration Required. tor, SketchBook, Sketches & more.
Create complex 3D images with Tinkercad, Sculptris or
Fiber Arts @ CLD&J SketchUp. Scan 3D objects using the Kinect 360’s IR
Mondays @ 6:30pm camera, and print them on our Lulzbot 3D printer. 3D
For all the people who work with Printing is $.05 per gram.
fabric from knitting and crocheting
Convert VHS home movies to DVD or transfer a file to a
to sewing and quilting, drop in and
USB drive. The station features a desktop computer
chat with others in a relaxed setting with enhanced graphics hardware, two photo scanners,
while you work on your craft pro- a VHS/DVD combo drive, and Elgato video
ject. Knitting and crocheting supplies are available for begin- conversion hardware.
ners. Books for beginners are available in our collection. Ask
our staff for assistance locating them. Design your next sewing project with our sewing ma-
chines or make use of our community fiber arts supplies
and share knowledge with local designers at our weekly
fiber arts program.
CLD&J Music Series
Lock 52 Jazz Band
Sunday, Sept 15 @ 3:00 pm Belle Aire
Enjoy the sounds of Dixieland jazz on cornet, Sunday, Dec 1
banjo, guitar, sax, tuba, and clarinet when @ 2:00 pm
this popular local band returns to the CLD&J. A unique hand-
bell ensemble
Rivermist Chamber Ensemble comes to the
Sunday, Oct 13 @ 2:00 pm CLD&J for an
Join pianist Geraldine Izzo, trumpeter Ron afternoon concert of heavenly music.
Stewart, and oboist Chris Stewart for an af-
ternoon of classical music. Limited seating;
Registration strongly encouraged.
Keyna Hora Klezmer Band
Sunday, Nov 10 @ 2:00 pm
Enjoy lively, ethnic Klezmer dances and Yid-
dish folk songs performed by vocalists and
dancers. More info at: www.keynahora.com.
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Book Discussions
Mystery Book Club Page Turners Book Club
Explore the rich diversity of the mystery genre from the This Fall, the CLD&J is launching a new book
earliest examples and Golden Age authors to discussion group for adults. Page Turners will focus on
today’s contemporary sleuths and cozy tales. contemporary adult fiction and nonfiction books. This fall,
the club will explore three memoirs.
True Accounts of Murder & Mayhem Registration Required.
Monday, Sept. 9 @ 2:00pm
The Black Hand by Stephen Talty Wednesday, Sept. 18 @ 6:30pm
The true account of an epic war between a brilliant detec- Men We Reaped by Jesmyn Ward
tive and the deadliest secret society in American history. A story of loss, mourning, and hardship in the rural South.
In the early days of the NYPD, an Italian-American officer This memoir recounts the author’s experiences growing
takes on an organization known as the Black Hand. up and five young men she lost.
Author Jesmyn Ward will be speaking at the OnCenter as
Monday, Oct. 7 @ 2:00pm part of the Rosamond Gifford Lecture Series on Sept. 24,
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann 2019. Tickets can be purchased through the OnCenter
When oil is discovered under their land in the 1920s, Box Office, 315-435-2121.
members of Osage Indian nation in Oklahoma begin to
die off one by one. J. Edgar Hoover sends in agents to Wednesday, Oct. 16 @ 6:30pm
uncover a chilling conspiracy. Small Fry by Lisa Brennan-Jobs
The illegitimate daughter of tech mogul Steve Jobs
Monday, Nov. 4 @ 2:00pm recounts her life growing up in California.
The Monster in Florence by Douglas Preston
& Mario Spezi Wednesday, Nov. 20 @ 6:30pm
Author Preston teams up with investigative journalist The Liars’ Club by Mary Karr
Spezi to uncover the true story of a serial killer stalking The bestselling, award-winning memoir of growing up in
the lush hills of Tuscany in Italy. a small, east Texas town in the 1960s and dealing with
mental illness and alcoholism.
Science Book Club
Explore and discuss with inquisitive minds.
Tuesday, October 1 @ 7:00pm Discussion books may
be available at the
Join us in the Hive Makerspace for a discussion of CLD&J Information
Dan Egan’s book, The Death and Life of the Great Desk to check out or
Lakes. The book explores the history and science of are available for reserve
the Great Lakes, which holds 84% of North Ameri- through the library
ca’s surface fresh water. To discuss the topic fur- system. Some titles
ther, Greg Boyer, the Director of the Great Lakes may be available for
Research Consortium (GLRC), will be our guest. download as ebooks.
Registration Required.
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Teen Summer Events
& Activities
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For Grades Teen Programming
5 to 12 September—October—November
In addition to the creative writing, art workshops, and games (described below), the Li-
brary is offering some new and exciting programs for teens this fall. Participate in an
interactive movie adventure for Halloween and explore S(cience) T(echnology) E
(ngineering) A(rt) M(ath)- related activities each week in our STEAM Club. Test your
knowledge with your family for our first Family Trivia Night. Check out all the details
on page 10.
GAMES Creative Writing Studio Workshops
Saturdays, Nov 9, Nov 23 & Dec 14
@ 2:00pm For Grades 5 to 8
Card Mania @ 3:00pm For Grades 9 to 12
Wednesdays, Learn the do's and don'ts that can make your stories fly or
Sept 18, Oct 16 & Nov 20 flop. Bring something to write with (pen & paper or digital
@ 6:00—8:00pm device) for some in-class exercises. We'll also discuss the
Are you interested in Pokemon, realities of building a career as a writer, starting with what
Yu-Gi-Oh, or Magic: The Gathering? Never played before? you can do right now to what you'll need in college and be-
Come learn about the games and how to play. Experienced yond. Registration Required.
gamer? Play with other enthusiasts. Premade decks
available, but teens are encouraged to bring their own. Presented by Linda Lowen, writer, editor, and the founder
Co-hosted by TCGPlayer, a Syracuse based company. of Always Wanted to Write, a writing studio at the Delevan
Center.
CREATIVITY Rainbow Unicorn Painting
Saturday, December 7
Painting With A Twist @ 2:00—4:00 pm
September 30 @ 2:00pm—3:30pm For Grades 5 to 12. Join us for a
For Grades 5 to 12. fun afternoon of watercolor paint-
Join Painting with a Twist in DeWitt for fun ing. Follow along as Sarah Cray of
art this fall at your Community Library. Let’s Make Art teaches you how to
What's the twist? We listen to music while paint a rainbow unicorn.
painting with instruction from a local artist! Each painter will All supplies provided.
create their very own masterpiece to take home the same
day!
Introductory Creative Writing Class
Introductory Class on
Saturday, October 5
@ 2:00pm For Grades 5 to 8
@ 3:00pm For Grades 9 to 12
Learn the basics of creative writing along with the do's and Registration is required for all
don'ts that can make your stories fly or flop. Part of our programs & are geared for teens
CNY Literary Festival events (see page 4 for more details).
Registration Encouraged. in Grades 5 to 12
unless otherwise specified.
Presented by Linda Lowen, writer,
editor, and the founder of
Always Wanted to Write, a writing
studio at the Delevan Center.
Sign up for all our programs online at www.CLDandJ.org or call 315-446-3578.
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Interactive Movies
Hocus Pocus Nightmare Before Christmas
Interactive Movie Interactive Movie
Monday, October 14 Sunday, October 27
@ 2:30pm—4:30pm @ 2:00pm—3:30pm
for All Ages. for Teens in Grades 5 to 12.
This Halloween, the Sander- Join Jack and Sally on their
son Sisters are casting their Adventure, and be a part of the
spell, and you get to be a part movie! You’re invited to shout,
of the movie! You’re invited to sing, cheer, scream and join in
shout, sing, cheer, and scream the fun with props during our
along with the movie during interactive screening.
our interactive screening.
Witches and warlocks - feel
free to dress in costume!
Please note: Both films will be shown in the Children’s Programming Room and are Rated PG.
Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
Family Fun
Registration Required.
Family Trivia Night To ensure we have enough space
Wednesday, October 23 @ 6:30pm for everyone, please reserve a
table for your family in advance
In the Community Room by calling 315-446-3578 or stop
For All Ages. in the Library and visit the
Test your family’s knowledge of books! To celebrate Information Desk.
National Book Month, teams will work together to answer
book-related questions. Questions are for upper elemen-
tary and above, but all family members are welcome!
Family groups may consist of 6 members or less.
Pizza and refreshments will be served.
STEAM CLUB
New! STEAM CLUB New! STEAM CLUB JR.
Thursdays @ 4:00pm—4:45pm Tuesdays @ 4:00pm—4:45pm
For Grades 5—12. Hang out with friends at the CLD&J after For Grades K-4. Hang out at your Community Library after
school. Enjoy S(cience) T(echnology) E(ngineering) A(rt) M school. Enjoy S(cience) T(echnology) E(ngineering) A(rt) M
(ath)- related activities each week. Refreshments will be (ath)-related activities each week. Activities subject to change.
served. Refreshments will be served.
October 1 Tie Dye (Please bring a t-shirt or other Registration required.
100% cotton clothing item to be tie-dyed.) October 1 Tie Dye Fun (please bring 100% cotton t-shirt,
October 10 LEGO Build socks, or bandanna)
October 17 Slime Lab October 8 Lego Build
October 24 Design a Luminary October 15 Slime Science
October 31 Monster Creation October 22 Halloween Luminaries
November 7 Perler Bead Design October 29 Design a Monster
November 21 Circuitry Fun November 5 Perler Bead Creations
December 5 Games Day November 12 Tech Petting Zoo
December 12 DIY Shrinky Dinks November 19 Circuit Science
December 19 Gingerbread House Build November 26 Toothpick Towers
Registration Required. December 3 Board Games & Video Games
Please Note: There is no STEAM Club on November 14 or December 10 DIY Shrinky-Dinks
November 28. December 17 Gingerbread House
Activities subject to change. In Children’s Programming Room5
Community Library of
DeWitt & Jamesville
Children’s
Programs Storytimes
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For Ages Music with Donna B.
Saturdays, Sept 7, Nov 2 & Dec 7 @ 10:30am
Birth to 12. Friday, October 4 @ 10:30am
Recommended for Ages 2 & up.
In the Children’s Programming Room
Join Donna Butterfield of Milk & Cookies for an interactive music
program. Enjoy music and movement with familiar songs – and some
new ones! – along with rhythm instruments, puppets, and storybooks.
Registration Required.
MORNING STORYTIMES EVENING STORYTIMES
Babies & Books Family Storytime
Mondays @ 10:30am Mondays @ 6:30pm
Sept 9—Nov 18 Sept 16—Nov 18
For ages birth to 18 months. For children of all ages & their parents or
This lively story time helps babies experience caregivers.
sounds and the structure of language through Can’t join us during the day for story time? Come
rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Enjoy lap and visit us in the evening. Bring the entire family for
bouncing rhymes, short books and songs. Plan this informal story time encouraging literacy skills
on a 15-20 minute program with time for baby and playtime. Feel free to wear your PJs. Family
and caregiver socialization afterwards. Storytimes runs about 45 minutes, then it’s home
for bedtime.
Story Play
Tuesdays @ 10:30am
Sept 10—Nov 19 DANCE PARTY
Wednesdays @ 10:30am
Sept 11—Nov 20 Toddler Dance Party
For ages birth to 5 years old. Fridays @ 10:30am
This fun, informal story time combines stories Sept 20, Oct 11 & Nov 8
with play time. Did you know Play = Learning? For ages 18 months to 5 years old.
Enjoy stories, discover wonderful toys, and meet Toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers will
new friends. We may even do an art project. have fun listening and dancing to some favorite
and new tunes. Come shake, dance, strum musi-
Preschool Storytime cal instruments, play with bubbles, and more.
Thursdays @ 10:30am
Sept 12—Nov 21
For ages 3 to 5. No Registration is Necessary.
This fun story time helps preschoolers develop
early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Enjoy
In the Children’s Programming Room.
stories and songs followed by a craft. Younger
(and older) siblings welcome.
Sign up for all our programs online at www.CLDandJ.org or call 315-446-3578.12
Children’s Events
Picture Book BINGO Frozen Party
Saturday, September 7 @ 2:30pm Monday, November 11 at 3:00pm
For ages 3 and up. For PreK – Grade 4.
To celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, we’re busting Who’s excited for the release of
out a favorite game: BINGO! Can you find your favorite pic- Disney’s Frozen 2 in theaters on
ture book characters, like Elephant & Piggie? Prizes will be November 22?! We are, too, so let’s
awarded. celebrate with a party! Enjoy crafts, snacks, and sing-along
to songs from the movie. Feel free to come dressed in
Painting With A Twist costume.
September 30 @ 12:00pm—1:00pm
For Grades K—4. Thanksgiving Crafts
Join Painting with a Twist in DeWitt for Sunday, November 24 at 2:00pm
fun art this fall at your Community Library. What's the twist? Join us at the library to make fun Thanksgiving crafts.
We listen to music while painting with instruction from a
local artist! Each painter will create their very own master-
piece to take home the same day!
Registration Required. PROGRAM SERIES
Halloween Crafts Mad Scientists
Sunday, October 20 @ 2:00pm Saturdays @ 2:00pm-3:00pm
For ages 5-10. September 21, October 19 &
Join us at the library to make spooky Halloween crafts. November 2
For Grades K-5.
Pumpkin Carving Party Join us for an afternoon of science demonstrations and fun,
Saturday, October 26 interactive, hands-on activities brought to you by SciExcite.
@ 11:00am-12:00pm or SciExcite is a non-profit organization run by high school
@ 12:30pm-1:30pm students from the Fayetteville-Manlius School District and
For all ages. Christian Brothers Academy. SciExcite is dedicated to
Have some spook-tacular fall fun by carving and decorating bringing the joy of science and STEAM (Science, Technol-
a pumpkin! We will provide pumpkins, decorations and ogy, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) learning to young
tools, as well as cider and donuts. Wear old clothes. minds. Through innovative experiments, the members of
Weather permitting, we will be outside, so dress appropri- SciExcite mentor to inspire young students to explore the
ately. This program is for carvers of all ages and levels of world of science.
experience, but children under 8 years old must be accom- Registration Required.
panied by an adult.
Please sign-up for one session only. Kidding Around Yoga
Wednesdays @ 4:30pm
Halloween Party September 25, October 23,
Wednesday, October 30 @ 6:30pm November 20 & December 18
For ages 2 and up. For ages 5-10. In Community Room
Celebrate Halloween with us at the library! Come dressed Shake, sing, and be silly while learning basic yoga poses,
in your costume and enjoy a spooky storytime, crafts, and mindfulness, and meditation! Kidding Around Yoga is a fun
snacks. We will also trick-or-treat through the library, so and engaging practice for young yogis. These classes are
bring your goodie bag! taught by Meghan Dimon, a certified Kidding Around Yoga
Teacher.
Pokemon Open Play
Saturdays @ 11:00am—1:00pm
September 28, October 19,
November 30 & December 28
For ages 8 to 12.
Whether you own Pokemon cards, love Pokemon, or want
to learn more about it, come play Pokemon at the library!
This is for all interest and experience levels. Do you have
your own cards? Bring them to play and trade! Want to
learn how to play? Use our decks and learn from the ex-
perts from TCGPlayer!
No Registration Necessary.
Children’s Programs Require Registration &
are held in the Children’s Programming
Room, unless otherwise stated.13
Event Guide
Sept - Oct - Nov 2019
SPACES DIGITAL SERVICES & COLLECTIONS
Meeting Rooms Libby/Overdrive
The library offers meeting room Checkout ebooks, digital audios, and
spaces for tutors, community organi- stream movies with the library’s digital
zations, and nonprofit groups. Rooms may be catalog available 24/7 with your library
reserved for up to 3 hours online, by phone, or in per- card and pin number.
son up to 60 days in advance. onondaga.overdrive.com/onondaga-
dewitt/content
Art in the Library Hoopla
Located in the hallway outside The Vault teen space, Featuring movies, music, and digital
Art in the Library features exhibits of area artists.
audios to stream or download.
Our upcoming exhibits feature: www.hoopladigital.com/
Sept—Oct Pam Steele
Nov—Dec Cindy Lewis Streaming Movies & TV Shows
Ask our library staff about the availability of our
CLD&J Coffee Bar Roku devices that you can use to hook up to your TV
The CLD&J offers regular & decaf coffee, tea, hot or computer and stream movies from Netflix,
chocolate, and hot water for a nominal price. This Amazon Prime & Hulu.
service is located in the Library’s Lobby (Monday—
Friday | 10am-2pm). Guides to Digital Services
Explore our digital collections with guides to using
Outdoor Reading Patio Libby/Overdrive & Hoopla with your devices.
Accessible from the lower www.cldandj.org/collections.html#Streaming
level reading area, this 4K Movies
scenic outdoor space is New to the Community Library! Checkout a 4K UHD
open to the public from Blu-ray to play on your home theatre/video system
Spring to Fall. for the highest quality/definition available.
SERVICES AT THE LIBRARY PROGRAM COLLABORATIONS & OUTREACH
Book-A-Librarian English to Speakers of Other Languages Classes
Need one-on-one reference assistance? Schedule a one- The Library hosts English to Speakers of Other Languages
hour Book-A-Librarian appointment at CLD&J! We offer (ESOL) classes in partnership with OCM BOCES. Classes
appointments to patrons looking for extended assistance are held during the school year on Mondays & Wednes-
on the following topics: days from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Summer session times
Genealogy may vary. Prospective students are encouraged to attend
Local History a class and speak to the instructor about enrollment. For
Research assistance further information, call 315-453-4684.
Using the library catalog and managing your
account Senior Visits
Using library databases like Ancestry or Lynda The Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville provides
Resources for small business owners outreach to local senior living facilities and library services
Resume/cover letter assistance to homebound patrons. We conduct monthly visits to both
Reader’s advisory the independent living and assisted living programs at the
Nottingham and Menorah Park. Our outreach librarians
Accessibility Services bring library materials, offer technological assistance,
The Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville is and provide entertaining programs such as book clubs
committed to providing equal access to all patrons, and travel talks. For more information on our outreach
including those with disabilities. Services include, but are services and homebound delivery program, please call
not limited to: home delivery and outreach for homebound the Library at 315-446-3578.
patrons; assistive technologies such as ZoomText and
open captioning; large print and audio materials; and
library social stories for children ages 3 & up. For more
information, pick up our Accessibility Services Guide
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News Briefs CLD&J SIGNATURE & SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
___________________ Discovery to Go (DTG) Collection
A kid-friendly special collection of STEAM kits and more
Flash Book Sales to foster children’s interests in science, technology,
The Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville hosts a engineering, art, and math. Additional print materials are
special flash book sale on the first Saturday of each located in the Children’s Room.
month. Browse a selection of books, CDs, DVDs and
more. Proceeds raised help to benefit the library and its CLD&J Games Collection
programs and services. A collection of board games, card games, and more that
foster learning, social engagement, entertainment, and
Check out our upcoming sales on: fun. Games in the collection are available for ages 2 & up
and feature a variety of themes and genres.
September 7, October 5, November 2 & December 7
Mysteries
NYS Empire & Onondaga County Park Passes A signature collection at the CLD&J featuring a robust
Checkout this year’s NYS Empire Pass & Onondaga Coun- selection of fiction and nonfiction titles in the mystery
ty Park Pass kits at the CLD&J. Each pass kit has a 3 day genre. Located in the Library’s the lower level. New titles
loan period. Look for them alongside our Quick Pick mov- are displayed in the main level browsing area.
ies in the main level browsing area.
Local Interest
NYS Empire Pass is your key to all-season enjoyment at A special collection for DeWitt, CNY, and New York State
New York State Parks, including Clark Reservation and history, including a section for local CNY authors.
Green Lakes State Park. Onondaga County Park Pass is Located on the main level in the far corner of our
your key to enjoying select Onondaga County Parks, in- browsing area.
cluding the zoo. ESL/Adult Literacy & Language
Thanks to a grant from the Rotary of DeWitt, we are
expanding our special collection with print & media
resources for learning English as a Second Language and
titles for improved literacy. Located on the main level in
our browsing area.
Look for CLD&J Collection Guides highlighting these and
other resources and reading recommendations at the
CLD&J or online at: www.CLDandJ.org. Ask our friendly
staff for more details or to check items out.
CLD&J Film Series Anime Night
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Tuesdays @ 6:00pm Mondays @ 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Join us each month as we showcase a
thought-provoking film that you may have Sept 9—The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
missed seeing at the box office.
Oct 14—Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Sept 24 — The Sun is Also a Star
Starring Yara Shahidi & Charles Melton
A hopeless romantic and a pragmatic
Thursday, Nov 14—One Piece: Gold
immigrant fall in love in New York City. In Community Room 2
Rated PG-13.
Oct 22 — Brightburn Enjoy a cup of noodles with friends and watch anime
Starring Elizabeth Banks on our projector screen. This is an informal meetup
In the comics, Superman crash-landed on Earth as a child for patrons that love anime or want to learn more
and grew up to be the heroic man of steel. Brightburn is an about it.
alternate take on the legend that considers a more sinister Anime shown may be
outcome. PG-13 or TV-14.
Rated R.
Nov 26 — Yesterday
Starring Himesh Patel & Lily James
A “what if” scenario where one musician is the only person
in the world to remember the Beatles and their music.
Rated PG-13.
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